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Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Artichokes - a vegetable fit for a king - Solgar Food Supplement

Hi Guys,

The
artichoke is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world, with Ancient
Egyptian texts showing that artichokes have been used medicinally, as well as
for food, for thousands of years. It was considered a rare and noble plant, and
was highly prized as something available only to royals and the elite.
Artichokes contain a wealth of health-giving nutrients and active ingredients
that can be used to protect vital organs and systems in your body, such as the
liver and digestive system. It also has a role to play in heart health, due to
its cholesterol lowering properties. Luckily, with Solgar’s Artichoke Leaf
Extract, you don’t have to be a member of the royal family to reap the benefits
of this amazing plant.

So what
makes this humble veggie such a superfood? Apart from containing vitamins C and
B, folic acid and potassium, the artichoke contains the active ingredient
cynarin, found mainly in the leaves. Cynarin promotes liver function, supports
the digestive system to function properly and can play a role in lowering
cholesterol. The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the body, and is
essential to filter out toxins from everything we eat and drink, removing
chemicals like medication and alcohol from the blood, regulating hormones and
blood sugar, and making certain compounds which the body needs. It is thus easy
to see why taking care of the liver is vital for good overall health and
well-being. Cynarin from artichokes is an all-natural way to ensure that the
liver is able to work optimally and keep you in peak condition.

The
effect of artichokes on the digestive system also results in relief from
indigestion, stomach pain, bloating and nausea. According to Dr Rowena Thomson,
Solgar’s Technical Advisor, “This product is a fantastic example of how
nature provides us with so many remedies for wellbeing and vitality. Solgar’s
artichoke leaf extract is packed full of the active ingredients that have been
proven to help keep your liver and stomach in good shape. Add in the fact that
artichokes help to look after your heart, and you have a whole lot of goodness
coming from one small vegetable. Solgar’s convenient capsules ensure that all
that goodness is easily accessible for you and your family.”

We all need multivitamin tablets and other necessary things from time to time. Because of our stressful and busy lives, our food is not able to provide us with the necessary sources of energy and then we need to take these tablets to cover for our well being. Clicks/Boots/Dischem all have their own cheaper versions of medicines as well as some branded ones (Amway's Nutrilite). Solgar is one of these brands that gives you value for money products. These tablets are food supplements and doesn't take the place of the real fresh cooked food, veggies and fruits.​Solgar is a USA based company established in 1947 and it's products can be found at local health food stores. For more information on Solgar products for skin health and beauty, or to check out their range of over 450 products specially formulated to for all nutritional needs, go to www.solgar.co.za